Lower gas prices to start the week.

IRONWOOD – Drivers will continue to see lower prices at the pump, as the state average for a gallon of regular gas has dropped four more cents over the past week.  According to AAA of Michigan, the state average now sits at $3.34 per gallon of regular unleaded gas. This price is 37 cents less than this time last month, and $1.02 less than this time last year. The national average still sits higher than that at $3.53 per gallon. Around the Upper Peninsula Baraga County has the lowest average at $3.32 per gallon, while Alger and Chippewa County have the highest at $3.64 per gallon.  Ironwood prices above the statewide average but below the national average at $3.46 per gallon this morning.